Kevin Durant, Draymond Green to Return from Rib Injury, Illness vs. Bucks

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are giving the Golden State Warriors a significant boost Thursday, as both All-Stars will return to the lineup.

As the Warriors public relations staff announced on Twitter, Durant and Green are available to play against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Green's last appearance came on March 19 against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been sidelined for the past three games with flu-like symptoms and a pelvic contusion. 

Durant was diagnosed with an incomplete rib cartilage fracture on March 16, with an estimated recovery time of two weeks. He suffered the injury five days earlier in the fourth quarter of a 109-103 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant Rib Injury

Injuries have become a problem for the Warriors as of late. Stephen Curry battled ankle issues before suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain on March 23 against the Atlanta Hawks that will keep him out for at least three weeks.

Klay Thompson fractured his right thumb against Minnesota on March 11 and has been sidelined ever since.

Despite all of those injuries to key players, the Warriors have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Getting their stars back before the postseason will set the NBA champions up for another long run.

Durant leads Golden State with 26.6 points per game and is averaging a career-high 1.9 blocks per game this season.